We chose the five most important management titles of this 2020. The recent arrival at the console of Two Point Hospital opens the ban on gender.
Management is a genre that begins to experience a new rise in popularity. With the arrival of early access platforms, Epic Games Store and the always inexhaustible source of support at Steam, we have never had such a high quality / quantity ratio.
Therefore, today we will review the great management titles that you can enjoy this year. The five chosen will be focused for all audiences, both computer users and consoles. There is room for everyone.
Two Point Hospital, the heir of Theme Hospital, already on consoles
It has been about two years to finally see Two Point Hospital beyond its original platform. The first measures in PC cemented the solid pillars of a title that today lives far from the ghosts of bugs.
On February 25, he finally debuted on the console. Xbox One, PS4 and Nintendo Switch received a port as expected. The transfer of traditional controls to the scheme of a command has been carried out perfectly. Today is the best and most complete version, as it includes two of the three expansions launched in Steam: Bigfoot and Pebberly Islands.
In our original Reviews we said that “Two Point Hospital is the living memory of what Bullfrog Studios brought us 21 years ago. The experience in the genre and the passion with which Two Point Studios has drawn this title is a reflection of how entertaining and remarkable we see on screen. ” Enjoying it on today's desktop platforms is a safe value, regardless of whether or not you are familiar with the formula.
Factorio, near its final version
Since the launch of its early access, Factorio has fled from the spotlights. The apparent low popularity granted to him is half true. It is not a game that appeals to the great masses, but is focused on satisfying the tastes of a very specific community.
Because creating our own assembly line is a high-risk company, especially if we do it in a hostile environment like the one proposed. The possibilities in management and administration of the built resources have made it a silent reference of the genre.
After four years participating in the early access of Steam, next September 20 will arrive the coveted version 1.0. Wube Software LTD, a modest studio, will take a small vacation after its official launch, although soon they will resume work in order to build a much more complete experience in itself.
Planet Coaster, the roller coaster is approaching Xbox One and PS4
Frontier Developments occupied a gap in 2016 that remained empty for many years. From Theme Park (and its sequel, World), we had not received a theme park manager at the height of Bullfrog's delirious creations.
Although Planet Coaster does not use the same satirical tone of its counterpart, the depth of its tools allow you to create all kinds of structures with complete freedom. The roller coaster of your dreams can come true with him, at least virtually.
Last November we knew that the game will land on Xbox One and PS4 next summer. Under the nickname of "Console Edition", you will have on the disk the latest version that is available on Steam, that is, with all the updates and improvements applied. What has not yet transpired is what will happen with the additional content, if it will have some incorporated or we will have to buy them again.
Satisfactory, the “3D Factor”
While we were talking about Factorio as a silent reference, Satisfactory has been one of the proposals that have followed in its wake. Coffe Stain's work is based on reimagining the construction and management of a factory from a 3D point of view.
The ambition of the project makes it practically unique in its kind. He arrived last year at Epic Games Store in the form of early access. Once the exclusivity with the Fortnite giant is over, it will do the same on Steam throughout this 2020.
The size of the planet available (30 km²) allows a total expansion of the companies we build. Whether alone or in a cooperative, you can face the threats that try to break your empire at the same time that you create the ultimate stronghold.
Planet Zoo, love for the animal kingdom
Planet Zoo is more than a creation and management simulator, it is a love letter to nature. This degree of knowledge about the animal kingdom has rarely been seen in a video game. He manages to see the creation of a zoo far from a source of collection: it is a way of preserving nature and improving species research.
In our Reviews we made it clear: “It is a great management experience as few can find. The treatment of nature is exquisite; when you enter, the game becomes a form of learning in which we must all learn to improve our surroundings. ”
Although it is not as deep as Planet Coaster, the truth is that the basic experience works like a charm. Do not feel lacking in additional content that remedies any deficiency. Although its launch occurred in November 2019, its proximity at the end of the year made it go a little unnoticed. It never hurts to highlight the best of the genre.
